The Co-Operatives PodcastTue, 20 Nov 2018 05:00:00 +0000Tue, 11 Dec 2018 05:04:46 +0000Libsyn WebEngine 2.0http://cooperativespod.libsyn.com/podcast
enhttp://cooperativespod.libsyn.com/podcastCoOperativesPod@gmail.com (CoOperativesPod@gmail.com)http://static.libsyn.com/p/assets/8/7/4/a/874aea84997383fd/1400x1400_Thumbnail_JPEG.jpgThe Co-Operatives PodcastVStheUNIVERSEboardgames,dating,gaming,love,videogamesnoCoOperativesPod@gmail.comepisodicArkham Horror & The "Now" Of GamesArkham Horror (Third Edition)Tue, 20 Nov 2018 05:00:00 +0000Aaron & Liz descend deep into the mouth of madness for Fantasy Flight's new third edition of their mainstay tabletop game Arkham Horror! Will this new game evoke strong feelings of insanity? Or will Cthulhu finally take hold and render them asunder? Well, it's a podcast so you'll need to listen to it to find out. We won't give you the answers here.

--- If you feel like being super nice, leave us a review on iTunes! It would mean the world to us! Every review lets others know you enjoyed the episode and helps the show grow! Want more Co-Operatives? Then check out our archives for a bunch of episodes that cover cooperative board and video games, dating, and definitely not being robots.

]]>Aaron & Liz descend deep into the mouth of madness for Fantasy Flight's new third edition of their mainstay tabletop game Arkham Horror! Will this new game evoke strong feelings of insanity? Or will Cthulhu finally take hold and render them asunder? Well, it's a podcast so you'll need to listen to it to find out. We won't give you the answers here.

--- If you feel like being super nice, leave us a review on iTunes! It would mean the world to us! Every review lets others know you enjoyed the episode and helps the show grow! Want more Co-Operatives? Then check out our archives for a bunch of episodes that cover cooperative board and video games, dating, and definitely not being robots.

]]>01:06:53nopodcast,and,the,video,hill,monster,3,house,aaron,rob,war,games,halloween,on,first,gaming,xbox,360,playstation,world,marvel,one,board,hunter,hobbies,4,cooperative,at,narrative,rising,avalon,master,avengers,person,shooter,capcom,liz,october,thief,tacomaAaron & Liz descend deep into the mouth of madness for Fantasy Flight's new third edition of their mainstay tabletop game Arkham Horror! Will this new game evoke strong feelings of insanity? Or will Cthulhu finally take hold and render them asunder? Well, it's a podcast so you'll need to listen to it to find out. We won't give you the answers here.fullVStheUNIVERSEOvercooked 2 and Post-Wedding Vibes!Overcooked 2 and Post-Wedding Vibes!Sun, 04 Nov 2018 23:30:00 +0000Liz & Aaron avoided those wedding bell blues by getting in the kitchen and serving up some three-star meals! Will they be able to defeat the Unbread? Will The Onion King be appeased? Find out in this new episode!

FYI - The wedding was BRILLIANT and AMAZING.

TIMESTAMPS:

0:00 - Turning the systems back on...

1:20 - What's your gaming THING?

4:38 - "What are you playing right now?"

7:30 - Aaron does not like Red Dead Redemption 2.

11:32 - Overcooked 2! And post wedding vibes!

14:30 - General game mechanics, and playing as a Panda/Cat.

17:50 - Differences between Overcooked and Overcooked 2.

20:40 - Should people skip right to Overcooked 2?

25:55 - Communicating during Overcooked 2, and "cooking in a kitchen" as wedding planning.

--- If you feel like being super nice, leave us a review on iTunes! It would mean the world to us! Every review lets others know you enjoyed the episode and helps the show grow! Want more Co-Operatives? Then check out our archives for a bunch of episodes that cover cooperative board and video games, dating, and definitely not being robots.

]]>Liz & Aaron avoided those wedding bell blues by getting in the kitchen and serving up some three-star meals! Will they be able to defeat the Unbread? Will The Onion King be appeased? Find out in this new episode!

FYI - The wedding was BRILLIANT and AMAZING.

TIMESTAMPS:

0:00 - Turning the systems back on...

1:20 - What's your gaming THING?

4:38 - "What are you playing right now?"

7:30 - Aaron does not like Red Dead Redemption 2.

11:32 - Overcooked 2! And post wedding vibes!

14:30 - General game mechanics, and playing as a Panda/Cat.

17:50 - Differences between Overcooked and Overcooked 2.

20:40 - Should people skip right to Overcooked 2?

25:55 - Communicating during Overcooked 2, and "cooking in a kitchen" as wedding planning.

--- If you feel like being super nice, leave us a review on iTunes! It would mean the world to us! Every review lets others know you enjoyed the episode and helps the show grow! Want more Co-Operatives? Then check out our archives for a bunch of episodes that cover cooperative board and video games, dating, and definitely not being robots.

]]>52:59nopodcast,and,the,video,hill,monster,3,house,aaron,rob,war,games,halloween,on,first,gaming,xbox,360,playstation,world,marvel,one,board,hunter,hobbies,4,cooperative,at,narrative,rising,avalon,master,avengers,person,shooter,capcom,liz,october,thief,tacomaLiz & Aaron avoided those wedding bell blues by getting in the kitchen and serving up some three-star meals! Will they be able to defeat the Unbread? Will The Onion King be appeased? Find out in this new episode!
FYI - The wedding was BRILLIANT and AMAZING.fullVStheUNIVERSEChoose Your Own Adventure - House Of DangerChoose Your Own Adventure - House Of DangerMon, 20 Aug 2018 16:00:00 +0000On this week's episode our team of private detectives and psychic investigators follow their visions and play Choose Your Own Adventure: House Of Danger from Z-Man Games. It's a new cooperative adventure game where one or more players play a game version of the famous "Choose Your Own Adventure" books! Will they meet their fate? Or survive long enough to get to the end? Turn to page 92 to find out!

--- If you feel like being super nice, leave us a review on iTunes! It would mean the world to us! Every review lets others know you enjoyed the episode and helps the show grow! Want more Co-Operatives? Then check out our archives for a bunch of episodes that cover cooperative board and video games, dating, and definitely not being robots.

]]>On this week's episode our team of private detectives and psychic investigators follow their visions and play Choose Your Own Adventure: House Of Danger from Z-Man Games. It's a new cooperative adventure game where one or more players play a game version of the famous "Choose Your Own Adventure" books! Will they meet their fate? Or survive long enough to get to the end? Turn to page 92 to find out!

--- If you feel like being super nice, leave us a review on iTunes! It would mean the world to us! Every review lets others know you enjoyed the episode and helps the show grow! Want more Co-Operatives? Then check out our archives for a bunch of episodes that cover cooperative board and video games, dating, and definitely not being robots.

]]>48:17nopodcast,and,the,video,hill,monster,3,house,aaron,rob,war,games,halloween,on,first,gaming,xbox,360,playstation,world,marvel,one,board,hunter,hobbies,4,cooperative,at,narrative,rising,avalon,master,avengers,person,shooter,capcom,liz,october,thief,tacomaOn this week's episode our team of private detectives and psychic investigators follow their visions and play Choose Your Own Adventure: House Of Danger from Z-Man Games. It's a new cooperative adventure game where one or more players play a game version of the famous "Choose Your Own Adventure" books! Will they meet their fate? Or survive long enough to get to the end? Turn to page 92 to find out!fullVStheUNIVERSEGenCon 2018 - What's Hot? Well, We'll Tell You!What's Hot from GenCon 2018? We'll Tell You!Fri, 10 Aug 2018 04:00:00 +0000Aaron & Liz have RETURNED from Gen Con 2018 with plenty of HOT GOSS TO DISH on new games they played in Indianapolis! They've hand-picked a few games and experiences to tell you about so strap in and get ready for this special report from America's biggest gaming convention! We'll be covering games from Plaid Hat Games, Restoration Games, and more! LISTEN!

--- If you feel like being super nice, leave us a review on iTunes! It would mean the world to us! Every review lets others know you enjoyed the episode and helps the show grow! Want more Co-Operatives? Then check out our archives for a bunch of episodes that cover cooperative board and video games, dating, and definitely not being robots.

]]>Aaron & Liz have RETURNED from Gen Con 2018 with plenty of HOT GOSS TO DISH on new games they played in Indianapolis! They've hand-picked a few games and experiences to tell you about so strap in and get ready for this special report from America's biggest gaming convention! We'll be covering games from Plaid Hat Games, Restoration Games, and more! LISTEN!

--- If you feel like being super nice, leave us a review on iTunes! It would mean the world to us! Every review lets others know you enjoyed the episode and helps the show grow! Want more Co-Operatives? Then check out our archives for a bunch of episodes that cover cooperative board and video games, dating, and definitely not being robots.

]]>01:12:04nopodcast,and,the,video,hill,monster,3,house,aaron,rob,war,games,halloween,on,first,gaming,xbox,360,playstation,world,marvel,one,board,hunter,hobbies,4,cooperative,con,at,narrative,rising,avalon,master,avengers,person,shooter,capcom,liz,october,thiefAaron & Liz have RETURNED from Gen Con 2018 with plenty of HOT GOSS TO DISH on new games they played in Indianapolis! They've hand-picked a few games and experiences to tell you about so strap in and get ready for this special report from America's biggest gaming convention! We'll be covering games from Plaid Hat Games, Restoration Games, and more! LISTEN!fullVStheUNIVERSESPECIAL TEST EPISODE - LEGO: DimensionsSPECIAL TEST EPISODE - LEGO: DimensionsWed, 01 Aug 2018 04:00:00 +0000Before Liz and I began producing The Co-Operatives Podcast, we decided it would be best to test out our idea and make a demo episode of the show. We made this episode after playing LEGO: Dimensions and sent it off to the rest of the VStheUNIVERSE LLC members, and a few other creators we were familiar with. What follows is that test episode, and we hope you enjoy it.

Listening back to this recording, there's a lot of rough edges. There's a lot of bad bits, and more than a few audio/editing flubs on my part. I am most proud of Liz for becoming so proficient at hosting over the past two years, and I'm happy my editing skills have gotten a bit more polished.

Some people thought it was funny that we made a test episode, but I come from a background where you rehearse and rehearse and rehearse before you get in front of an audience. It felt natural to me, and it made us both feel better to get a handle on recording before fully committing to it. Just like in theatre, workshopping helps to provide you with the most excellent end result. I love what the podcast is today, and we would never have gotten there if we didn't try this out first.

Also it's CRAZY to hear how Liz and I sound and act together two years ago versus now. It makes me smile.

We're currently at GenCon, and hope to see you there! Come to our panel and the Earworm meet-up and well high-five! <3

~ Aaron J.

]]>Before Liz and I began producing The Co-Operatives Podcast, we decided it would be best to test out our idea and make a demo episode of the show. We made this episode after playing LEGO: Dimensions and sent it off to the rest of the VStheUNIVERSE LLC members, and a few other creators we were familiar with. What follows is that test episode, and we hope you enjoy it.

Listening back to this recording, there's a lot of rough edges. There's a lot of bad bits, and more than a few audio/editing flubs on my part. I am most proud of Liz for becoming so proficient at hosting over the past two years, and I'm happy my editing skills have gotten a bit more polished.

Some people thought it was funny that we made a test episode, but I come from a background where you rehearse and rehearse and rehearse before you get in front of an audience. It felt natural to me, and it made us both feel better to get a handle on recording before fully committing to it. Just like in theatre, workshopping helps to provide you with the most excellent end result. I love what the podcast is today, and we would never have gotten there if we didn't try this out first.

Also it's CRAZY to hear how Liz and I sound and act together two years ago versus now. It makes me smile.

We're currently at GenCon, and hope to see you there! Come to our panel and the Earworm meet-up and well high-five! <3

~ Aaron J.

]]>31:20nopodcast,and,the,video,hill,monster,3,house,aaron,rob,war,games,halloween,on,first,gaming,xbox,360,playstation,world,marvel,one,board,hunter,hobbies,4,cooperative,at,narrative,rising,avalon,master,avengers,person,shooter,capcom,liz,october,thief,tacomaBefore Liz and I began producing The Co-Operatives Podcast, we decided it would be best to test out our idea and make a demo episode of the show. We made this episode after playing LEGO: Dimensions and sent it off to the rest of the VStheUNIVERSE LLC members, and a few other creators we were familiar with. What follows is that test episode, and we hope you enjoy it.
~ Aaron J.fullWhere we're at, where we'll be, and and where we were in July.Where we're at, where we'll be, and and where we were in July.Sun, 29 Jul 2018 21:30:00 +0000Hello. Yes. We are alive. July has been hectic. Listen to this episode for the story of how July was BUSY BUSY BUSY. PLUS: Panel news, meet-up news, and what to expect through October.

01:22 - Life update, wedding news, job news, and why July didn't have a new episode.

07:00 - Roadmap for the next few episodes.

10:23 - What we are playing right now.

14:15 - Earworm Meet-up news!

16:00 - Thank yous and Outro!

]]>16:15noHello. Yes. We are alive. July has been hectic. Listen to this episode for the story of how July was BUSY BUSY BUSY. PLUS: Panel news, meet-up news, and what to expect through October.
COME TO OUR GENCON PANEL! Here is the event link: https://www.gencon.com/events/128930fullVStheUNIVERSEMountains Of Madness and AccessibilityMountains Of Madness and AccessibilityTue, 26 Jun 2018 04:00:00 +0000Mountains Of Madness is a game where you go to a mountain, get some artifacts, and leave. Sounds simple right? Not when you have MADNESS AILMENTS INFLICTED ON YOU AT EVERY TURN! Liz and Aaron play this heavy party game and discuss their experiences, both good and bad, and how accessibility is important in the industry.

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]]>Mountains Of Madness is a game where you go to a mountain, get some artifacts, and leave. Sounds simple right? Not when you have MADNESS AILMENTS INFLICTED ON YOU AT EVERY TURN! Liz and Aaron play this heavy party game and discuss their experiences, both good and bad, and how accessibility is important in the industry.

--- If you feel like being super nice, leave us a review on iTunes! It would mean the world to us! Every review lets others know you enjoyed the episode and helps the show grow! Want more Co-Operatives? Then check out our archives for a bunch of episodes that cover cooperative board and video games, dating, and definitely not being robots.

]]>49:33nopodcast,and,the,video,hill,monster,3,house,aaron,rob,war,games,halloween,on,first,gaming,xbox,360,playstation,world,marvel,one,board,hunter,hobbies,4,cooperative,at,narrative,rising,avalon,master,avengers,person,shooter,capcom,liz,october,thief,tacomaMountains Of Madness is a game where you go to a mountain, get some artifacts, and leave. Sounds simple right? Now when you have MADNESS AILMENTS INFLICTED ON YOU AT EVERY TURN! Liz and Aaron play this heavy party game and discuss their experiences, both good and bad, and how accessibility is important in the industry.fullVStheUNIVERSEE3 2018 SHABADOO!E3 2018 SHABADOO!Wed, 13 Jun 2018 03:00:00 +0000In this very special episode, Aaron & Liz go over their top picks from E3 2018! Expect takes so hot that they burn your shoes off! E3 2018 is the biggest video game event of the year and our intrepid hosts are here to discuss it!

0:00 - Opening bit + hangouts!

5:10 - Talking about E3 2018!

5:55 - Liz wants to discuss Unravel Two!

9:10 - Aaron wants to discuss Resident Evil 2 REmake!

12:10 - Liz wonders how Aaron knows such a large amount of useless knowledge!

14:20 - Liz wants to discuss Super Mario Party! "I never had the experiences that YOU had with games..."

19:20 - Aaron wants to discuss Assassin's Creed: Odyssey!

24:20 - Liz wants to discuss Anthem!

33:30 - Sam Maggs is good.

35:00 - "I WANT TO TALK ABOUT BETHESDA" - Aaron

38:40 - Liz NEEDS to talk about Fallout 76.

46:44 - Liz needs to discuss Killer Queen Black!

49:30 - Aaron fights the urge to flip over Super Smash Bros. Ultimate

56:20 - The Co-Ops needs to discuss Control by Remedy Studios - "I agree, Control looks HOT AS SHIT!"

--- If you feel like being super nice, leave us a review on iTunes! It would mean the world to us! Every review lets others know you enjoyed the episode and helps the show grow! Want more Co-Operatives? Then check out our archives for a bunch of episodes that cover cooperative board and video games, dating, and definitely not being robots.

Special thanks to our Patreon Podcast Producer Danny Saleras for making this show and the VStheUNIVERSE Network possible.

]]>In this very special episode, Aaron & Liz go over their top picks from E3 2018! Expect takes so hot that they burn your shoes off! E3 2018 is the biggest video game event of the year and our intrepid hosts are here to discuss it!

0:00 - Opening bit + hangouts!

5:10 - Talking about E3 2018!

5:55 - Liz wants to discuss Unravel Two!

9:10 - Aaron wants to discuss Resident Evil 2 REmake!

12:10 - Liz wonders how Aaron knows such a large amount of useless knowledge!

14:20 - Liz wants to discuss Super Mario Party! "I never had the experiences that YOU had with games..."

19:20 - Aaron wants to discuss Assassin's Creed: Odyssey!

24:20 - Liz wants to discuss Anthem!

33:30 - Sam Maggs is good.

35:00 - "I WANT TO TALK ABOUT BETHESDA" - Aaron

38:40 - Liz NEEDS to talk about Fallout 76.

46:44 - Liz needs to discuss Killer Queen Black!

49:30 - Aaron fights the urge to flip over Super Smash Bros. Ultimate

56:20 - The Co-Ops needs to discuss Control by Remedy Studios - "I agree, Control looks HOT AS SHIT!"

--- If you feel like being super nice, leave us a review on iTunes! It would mean the world to us! Every review lets others know you enjoyed the episode and helps the show grow! Want more Co-Operatives? Then check out our archives for a bunch of episodes that cover cooperative board and video games, dating, and definitely not being robots.

--- If you feel like being super nice, leave us a review on iTunes! It would mean the world to us! Every review lets others know you enjoyed the episode and helps the show grow! Want more Co-Operatives? Then check out our archives for a bunch of episodes that cover cooperative board and video games, dating, and definitely not being robots.

Special thanks to our Patreon Podcast Producer Danny Saleras for making this show and the VStheUNIVERSE Network possible.

]]>Liz has drinks and Aaron has feelings. Lots of news, updates, and discussion in this one. Let's do this. The game is Scott Pilgrim's Precious Little Card Game by Keith Baker and Renegade Game Studios. Insert coin to continue.

TIMESTAMPS!

0:00 - Life updates and what we've been playing

15:15 - Game discussion & intro of game! Plus Liz hates the term "IP" when muggles use it.

16:50 - How we know Scott Pilgrim.

25:03 - Theming is a THING. Plus, the basic rules!

32:10 - Competitive, co-operative, and forgiving playsets.

43:04 - Iconography and confusion.

47:00 - "It takes a lot of effort to create the mechanics they created, but then it wasn't tested."

57:10 - "I feel like you could make a good game...but you didn't. You went for the easy play."

--- If you feel like being super nice, leave us a review on iTunes! It would mean the world to us! Every review lets others know you enjoyed the episode and helps the show grow! Want more Co-Operatives? Then check out our archives for a bunch of episodes that cover cooperative board and video games, dating, and definitely not being robots.

Special thanks to our Patreon Podcast Producer Danny Saleras for making this show and the VStheUNIVERSE Network possible.

]]>01:11:32nopodcast,and,the,video,hill,monster,3,house,aaron,rob,war,games,halloween,on,first,gaming,xbox,360,playstation,world,marvel,one,board,hunter,hobbies,4,cooperative,at,narrative,rising,avalon,master,avengers,person,shooter,capcom,liz,october,thief,tacomaLiz has drinks and Aaron has feelings. Lots of news, updates, and discussion in this one. Let's do this. The game is Scott Pilgrim's Precious Little Card Game by Keith Baker and Renegade Game Studios. Insert coin to continue.fullVStheUNIVERSENine ParchmentsNine ParchmentsTue, 08 May 2018 04:00:00 +0000Ready for Wizard goofs? Well Liz & Aaron got 'em! Listen to them discuss the ups and downs of their time with Frozenbyte's latest isometic side scrolling action RPG Nine Parchments!

--- If you feel like being super nice, leave us a review on iTunes! It would mean the world to us! Every review lets others know you enjoyed the episode and helps the show grow! Want more Co-Operatives? Then check out our archives for a bunch of episodes that cover cooperative board and video games, dating, and definitely not being robots.

--- If you feel like being super nice, leave us a review on iTunes! It would mean the world to us! Every review lets others know you enjoyed the episode and helps the show grow! Want more Co-Operatives? Then check out our archives for a bunch of episodes that cover cooperative board and video games, dating, and definitely not being robots.

--- If you feel like being super nice, leave us a review on iTunes! It would mean the world to us! Every review lets others know you enjoyed the episode and helps the show grow! Want more Co-Operatives? Then check out our archives for a bunch of episodes that cover cooperative board and video games, dating, and definitely not being robots.

Special thanks to our Patreon Podcast Producer Danny Saleras for making this show and the VStheUNIVERSE Network possible.

]]>OH CRAP! Thanos has nearly assembled all of the Infinity Stones to place on the Infinity Gauntlet! What will our brave heroes Aaron & Liz do? They'll play the new USAopoly movie tie-in game of course!

Join Liz & Aaron as they discuss the new Marvel's The Avengers: Infinity War co-operative board game, fandom, and how to actively support each other in their fandoms.

00:00 - Opening BS: MCU Discussion.

04:16 - Intro + "Thanos is pooping."

08:00 - What are we DOING in this game?

09:18 - Liz quizzes Aaron on where the Infinity Stones are in the MCU.

12:00 - Game set-up and mechanics discussion.

25:06 - "What do you do when your partner is much more invested in a game?"

--- If you feel like being super nice, leave us a review on iTunes! It would mean the world to us! Every review lets others know you enjoyed the episode and helps the show grow! Want more Co-Operatives? Then check out our archives for a bunch of episodes that cover cooperative board and video games, dating, and definitely not being robots.

Special thanks to our Patreon Podcast Producer Danny Saleras for making this show and the VStheUNIVERSE Network possible.

]]>44:27nopodcast,and,the,video,hill,monster,3,house,aaron,rob,war,games,halloween,on,first,gaming,xbox,360,playstation,world,marvel,one,board,hunter,hobbies,4,cooperative,at,narrative,rising,avalon,master,avengers,person,shooter,capcom,liz,october,thief,tacomaOH CRAP! Thanos has nearly assembled all of the Infinity Stones to place on the Infinity Gauntlet! What will our brave heroes Aaron & Liz do? They'll play the new USAopoly movie tie-in game of course!
Join Liz & Aaron as they discuss the new Marvel's The Avengers: Infinity War co-operative board game, fandom, and how to actively support each other in their fandoms.fullVStheUNIVERSEA Way OutA Way OutTue, 27 Mar 2018 05:00:00 +0000We don't know how to say this, but Liz & Aaron are going to prison. Listen to them recall their experiences playing as Leo & Vincent in EA's latest game made by Josef Fares' Hazelight Studio in "A Way Out." It's one of the best co-operative games they've ever played!

--- If you feel like being super nice, leave us a review on iTunes! It would mean the world to us! Every review lets others know you enjoyed the episode and helps the show grow! Want more Co-Operatives? Then check out our archives for a bunch of episodes that cover cooperative board and video games, dating, and definitely not being robots.

Special thanks to our Patreon Podcast Producer Danny Saleras for making this show and the VStheUNIVERSE Network possible.

]]>We don't know how to say this, but Liz & Aaron are going to prison. Listen to them recall their experiences playing as Leo & Vincent in EA's latest game made by Josef Fares' Hazelight Studio in "A Way Out." It's one of the best co-operative games they've ever played!

--- If you feel like being super nice, leave us a review on iTunes! It would mean the world to us! Every review lets others know you enjoyed the episode and helps the show grow! Want more Co-Operatives? Then check out our archives for a bunch of episodes that cover cooperative board and video games, dating, and definitely not being robots.

Special thanks to our Patreon Podcast Producer Danny Saleras for making this show and the VStheUNIVERSE Network possible.

]]>57:16nopodcast,and,the,video,hill,monster,3,house,aaron,rob,games,halloween,on,first,gaming,xbox,360,playstation,world,one,board,hunter,hobbies,4,cooperative,at,narrative,avalon,master,person,shooter,capcom,liz,october,thief,tacoma,spooky,betrayal,destinyWe don't know how to say this, but Liz & Aaron are going to prison. Listen to them recall their experiences playing as Leo & Vincent in EA's latest game made by new developer Hazelight in "A Way Out." It's one of the best co-operative games they've ever played!fullVStheUNIVERSEEarworm, or "What It's Like To Co-Operatively Develop A Game"EarwormTue, 13 Mar 2018 14:00:00 +0000Today Liz interviews Aaron, Sam, and Laura about the development of their new party game Earworm, which hits Kickstarter THIS WEEK ON MARCH 14TH! Head to www.EarwormGame.com to see more!

--- If you feel like being super nice, leave us a review on iTunes! It would mean the world to us! Every review lets others know you enjoyed the episode and helps the show grow! Want more Co-Operatives? Then check out our archives for a bunch of episodes that cover cooperative board and video games, dating, and definitely not being robots.

--- If you feel like being super nice, leave us a review on iTunes! It would mean the world to us! Every review lets others know you enjoyed the episode and helps the show grow! Want more Co-Operatives? Then check out our archives for a bunch of episodes that cover cooperative board and video games, dating, and definitely not being robots.

Special thanks to our Patreon Podcast Producer Danny Saleras for making this show and the VStheUNIVERSE Network possible.

]]>35:42nopodcast,and,the,video,hill,monster,3,house,aaron,rob,games,halloween,on,first,gaming,xbox,360,playstation,world,one,board,hunter,hobbies,4,cooperative,at,narrative,avalon,master,person,shooter,capcom,liz,october,thief,tacoma,spooky,betrayal,destinyFor this very special episode Liz interviews Aaron, Sam, and Laura about the development of their new party game Earworm, which hit Kickstarter TODAY! Head to www.EarwormGame.com to see more!fullVStheUNIVERSECodenames DuetCodenames DuetTue, 27 Feb 2018 05:30:00 +0000SUPER IMPORTANT EPISODE of Co-Operatives right here! We learn a number of things about our hosts such as: what their real-life codenames are, which Codenames game is the best, and whether or not a board game can help a person build empathy.

--- Aaron's game "Earworm" launches on Kickstarter on March 14th, so mark your calendars!

--- If you feel like being super nice, leave us a review on iTunes! It would mean the world to us! Every review lets others know you enjoyed the episode and helps the show grow! Want more Co-Operatives? Then check out our archives for a bunch of episodes that cover cooperative board and video games, dating, and definitely not being robots.

Special thanks to our Patreon Podcast Producer Danny Saleras for making this show and the VStheUNIVERSE Network possible.

]]>SUPER IMPORTANT EPISODE of Co-Operatives right here! We learn a number of things about our hosts such as: what their real-life codenames are, which Codenames game is the best, and whether or not a board game can help a person build empathy.

--- Aaron's game "Earworm" launches on Kickstarter on March 14th, so mark your calendars!

--- If you feel like being super nice, leave us a review on iTunes! It would mean the world to us! Every review lets others know you enjoyed the episode and helps the show grow! Want more Co-Operatives? Then check out our archives for a bunch of episodes that cover cooperative board and video games, dating, and definitely not being robots.

Special thanks to our Patreon Podcast Producer Danny Saleras for making this show and the VStheUNIVERSE Network possible.

]]>49:11nopodcast,and,the,video,hill,monster,3,house,aaron,rob,games,halloween,on,first,gaming,xbox,360,playstation,world,one,board,hunter,hobbies,4,cooperative,at,narrative,avalon,master,person,shooter,capcom,liz,october,thief,tacoma,spooky,betrayal,destinySUPER IMPORTANT EPISODE of Co-Operatives right here! We learn a number of things about our hosts such as: what their real-life codenames are, which Codenames game is the best, and whether or not a board game can help a person build empathy.fullVStheUNIVERSEMaster Thief & Party Game EtiquetteMaster Thief & Party Game EtiquetteThu, 15 Feb 2018 05:00:00 +0000This episode finds Liz & Aaron masquerading as hoodlums in Master Thief by Sparr Games. Who can steal the most valuables and win the day? We'll find out! Along the way, our intrepid hosts discuss Party Game Etiquette and how to create a fun environment for everyone to enjoy.

They also detail their past crimes. Yikes.

--- Check out Master Thief and more by Sparr Games by heading to www.SparrGames.com or Sparr.games

--- If you feel like being super nice, leave us a review on iTunes! It would mean the world to us! Every review lets others know you enjoyed the episode and helps the show grow! Want more Co-Operatives? Then check out our archives for a bunch of episodes that cover cooperative board and video games, dating, and definitely not being robots.

Special thanks to our Patreon Podcast Producer Danny Saleras for making this show and the VStheUNIVERSE Network possible.

--- Want to make the cocktail Liz made for Master Thief? Here's the recipe from Liz!

"For two drinks: 1 tablespoon powdered sugar + 1 tablespoon hot water, 1.5 oz cognac, 1.5 oz rye, 2 oz Cointreau, 1 oz fresh lemon juice - shake with ice for 30 seconds and strain into two glasses with lemon/powdered sugar rims. Place one small ice cube in each glass (this is "ice." like a diamond. do you get it)"

]]>This episode finds Liz & Aaron masquerading as hoodlums in Master Thief by Sparr Games. Who can steal the most valuables and win the day? We'll find out! Along the way, our intrepid hosts discuss Party Game Etiquette and how to create a fun environment for everyone to enjoy.

They also detail their past crimes. Yikes.

--- Check out Master Thief and more by Sparr Games by heading to www.SparrGames.com or Sparr.games

--- If you feel like being super nice, leave us a review on iTunes! It would mean the world to us! Every review lets others know you enjoyed the episode and helps the show grow! Want more Co-Operatives? Then check out our archives for a bunch of episodes that cover cooperative board and video games, dating, and definitely not being robots.

Special thanks to our Patreon Podcast Producer Danny Saleras for making this show and the VStheUNIVERSE Network possible.

--- Want to make the cocktail Liz made for Master Thief? Here's the recipe from Liz!

"For two drinks: 1 tablespoon powdered sugar + 1 tablespoon hot water, 1.5 oz cognac, 1.5 oz rye, 2 oz Cointreau, 1 oz fresh lemon juice - shake with ice for 30 seconds and strain into two glasses with lemon/powdered sugar rims. Place one small ice cube in each glass (this is "ice." like a diamond. do you get it)"

]]>50:41nopodcast,and,the,video,hill,monster,3,house,aaron,rob,games,halloween,on,first,gaming,xbox,360,playstation,world,one,board,hunter,hobbies,4,cooperative,at,narrative,avalon,master,person,shooter,capcom,liz,october,thief,tacoma,spooky,betrayal,destinyThis episode finds Liz & Aaron masquerading as hoodlums in Master Thief by Sparr Games! Who can steal the most valuables and win the day? We'll find out! Along the way, our intrepid hosts discuss Party Game Etiquette and how to create a fun environment for everyone to enjoy. fullVStheUNIVERSEMonster Hunter WorldMonster Hunter WorldFri, 02 Feb 2018 05:00:00 +0000Liz & Aaron gear up with some cat-companions and get to huntin' some big scary kaiju in the world of Monster Hunter! Does it succeed as a good co-operative experience? Let's grab an insect glaive and find out!

--- If you feel like being super nice, leave us a review on iTunes! It would mean the world to us! Every review lets others know you enjoyed the episode and helps the show grow! Want more Co-Operatives? Then check out our archives for a bunch of episodes that cover cooperative board and video games, dating, and definitely not being robots.

Special thanks to our Patreon Podcast Producer Danny Saleras for making this show and the VStheUNIVERSE Network possible.

]]>Liz & Aaron gear up with some cat-companions and get to huntin' some big scary kaiju in the world of Monster Hunter! Does it succeed as a good co-operative experience? Let's grab an insect glaive and find out!

--- If you feel like being super nice, leave us a review on iTunes! It would mean the world to us! Every review lets others know you enjoyed the episode and helps the show grow! Want more Co-Operatives? Then check out our archives for a bunch of episodes that cover cooperative board and video games, dating, and definitely not being robots.

Special thanks to our Patreon Podcast Producer Danny Saleras for making this show and the VStheUNIVERSE Network possible.

]]>46:10nomonster,xbox,playstation,world,one,hunter,4,capcomLiz & Aaron gear up with some cat-companions and get to huntin' some big scary kaiju in the world of Monster Hunter! Does it succeed as a good co-operative experience? Let's grab an insect glaive and find out!
--- Donate to our Patreon at www.patreon.com/VStheUNIVERSE! Even $1 goes a *LONG* way, and helps the show grow!fullVStheUNIVERSEThe Co-Operatives Podcast Q&A Spectacular!The Co-Operatives Podcast Q&A Spectacular!Tue, 16 Jan 2018 05:00:00 +0000We've been gathering questions from our listeners for the past few months and are ready to be PUT ON THE SPOT to answer them! We've got questions from our GenCon panel attendees, IRL folks, Twitter, and Facebook, so there's something from everyone. We get into on some of these more personal ones so let's do it!

QUESTIONS

5:00 - What drinks do you pair with gaming or podcasting? Do you theme them with the subject matter, such as rum with pirate games or Zubrowka with the Witcher?

10:48 - How do you get out of a game when it’s taking way too long to finish without hurting anyone’s feelings?

15:35 - What's your favorite non-cooperative game to play and who usually wins?

19:55 - How many games do you own?

25:19 - What are your favorite single player non co-op games?

28:17 - What Resident Evil character do you think best fits you, and what character do you think best fits our fiancé?

29:55 - Do you each have your own set of dice, or do you share?

32:02 - What is a good game to play while a baby is in the other room?

37:23 - How do you get a partner who isn't into gaming to play with you?

45:53 - How do you decide what games to play? How do you listen to your partner in selecting games?

--- If you feel like being super nice, leave us a review on iTunes! It would mean the world to us! Every review lets others know you enjoyed the episode and helps the show grow! Want more Co-Operatives? Then check out our archives for a bunch of episodes that cover cooperative board and video games, dating, and definitely not being robots.

Special thanks to our Patreon Podcast Producer Danny Saleras for making this show and the VStheUNIVERSE Network possible.

]]>We've been gathering questions from our listeners for the past few months and are ready to be PUT ON THE SPOT to answer them! We've got questions from our GenCon panel attendees, IRL folks, Twitter, and Facebook, so there's something from everyone. We get into on some of these more personal ones so let's do it!

QUESTIONS

5:00 - What drinks do you pair with gaming or podcasting? Do you theme them with the subject matter, such as rum with pirate games or Zubrowka with the Witcher?

10:48 - How do you get out of a game when it’s taking way too long to finish without hurting anyone’s feelings?

15:35 - What's your favorite non-cooperative game to play and who usually wins?

19:55 - How many games do you own?

25:19 - What are your favorite single player non co-op games?

28:17 - What Resident Evil character do you think best fits you, and what character do you think best fits our fiancé?

29:55 - Do you each have your own set of dice, or do you share?

32:02 - What is a good game to play while a baby is in the other room?

37:23 - How do you get a partner who isn't into gaming to play with you?

45:53 - How do you decide what games to play? How do you listen to your partner in selecting games?

--- If you feel like being super nice, leave us a review on iTunes! It would mean the world to us! Every review lets others know you enjoyed the episode and helps the show grow! Want more Co-Operatives? Then check out our archives for a bunch of episodes that cover cooperative board and video games, dating, and definitely not being robots.

Special thanks to our Patreon Podcast Producer Danny Saleras for making this show and the VStheUNIVERSE Network possible.

]]>55:26nopodcast,and,the,video,hill,3,house,aaron,rob,games,halloween,on,first,gaming,xbox,360,playstation,one,board,hobbies,4,cooperative,at,narrative,avalon,person,shooter,liz,october,tacoma,spooky,betrayal,destiny,tabletop,clank,fullbright,amendolaWe've been gathering questions from our listeners for the past few months and are ready to be PUT ON THE SPOT to answer them! We've got questions from our GenCon panel attendees, IRL folks, Twitter, and Facebook, so there's something from everyone. We get into on some of these more personal ones so let's do it!fullVStheUNIVERSECupheadCupheadTue, 02 Jan 2018 05:00:00 +0000Happy New Year! It's 2018 which means we're making a resolution to play more co-op games! FIRST UP: Cuphead by Studio MDHR! This charming homage to 1930's cartoons had Aaron and Liz jumping all over trying to beat some nefarious and difficult bosses. Does the game have what it takes to be enjoyable while being hard as nails? Listen and find out!

--- If you feel like being super nice, leave us a review on iTunes! It would mean the world to us! Every review lets others know you enjoyed the episode and helps the show grow! Want more Co-Operatives? Then check out our archives for a bunch of episodes that cover cooperative board and video games, dating, and definitely not being robots.

Special thanks to our Patreon Podcast Producer Danny Saleras for making this show and the VStheUNIVERSE Network possible.

]]>Happy New Year! It's 2018 which means we're making a resolution to play more co-op games! FIRST UP: Cuphead by Studio MDHR! This charming homage to 1930's cartoons had Aaron and Liz jumping all over trying to beat some nefarious and difficult bosses. Does the game have what it takes to be enjoyable while being hard as nails? Listen and find out!

--- If you feel like being super nice, leave us a review on iTunes! It would mean the world to us! Every review lets others know you enjoyed the episode and helps the show grow! Want more Co-Operatives? Then check out our archives for a bunch of episodes that cover cooperative board and video games, dating, and definitely not being robots.

Special thanks to our Patreon Podcast Producer Danny Saleras for making this show and the VStheUNIVERSE Network possible.

]]>44:19nopodcast,and,the,video,hill,3,house,aaron,rob,games,halloween,on,first,gaming,xbox,360,playstation,one,board,hobbies,4,cooperative,at,narrative,avalon,person,shooter,liz,october,tacoma,spooky,betrayal,destiny,tabletop,clank,fullbright,amendolaWe're making a resolution to play more co-op games! FIRST UP: Cuphead by Studio MDHR! This charming homage to 1930's cartoons had Aaron and Liz jumping all over trying to beat some nefarious and difficult bosses. Does the game have what it takes to be enjoyable while being hard as nails? Listen and find out!
--- Find out more about Cuphead here: http://www.cupheadgame.com/
--- Donate to our Patreon at www.patreon.com/VStheUNIVERSE! Even $1 goes a *LONG* way, and helps the show grow!fullVStheUNIVERSEFog Of LoveTue, 28 Nov 2017 05:00:00 +0000Romance is in the air! So is Comedy! I guess that means that some sort of Romantic-Comedy mix is surrounding us! That must be why Aaron & Liz are playing Fog Of Love by Hush Hush Projects for this week's episode! This light 2-player RPG captured their hearts and got them coming back for more!

This unique game is one of the most unique and interesting games of 2017, but is it perfect for a first date? Our hosts DISCUSS!

NOTE: This game was given to The Co-Operatives Podcast to review at GenCon 2017.

--- See more about Fog Of Love at their website here: https://www.fogoflove.com/

--- If you feel like being super nice, leave us a review on iTunes! It would mean the world to us! Every review lets others know you enjoyed the episode and helps the show grow! Want more Co-Operatives? Then check out our archives for a bunch of episodes that cover cooperative board and video games, dating, and definitely not being robots.

Special thanks to our Patreon Podcast Producer Danny Saleras for making this show and the VStheUNIVERSE Network possible.

]]>Romance is in the air! So is Comedy! I guess that means that some sort of Romantic-Comedy mix is surrounding us! That must be why Aaron & Liz are playing Fog Of Love by Hush Hush Projects for this week's episode! This light 2-player RPG captured their hearts and got them coming back for more!

This unique game is one of the most unique and interesting games of 2017, but is it perfect for a first date? Our hosts DISCUSS!

NOTE: This game was given to The Co-Operatives Podcast to review at GenCon 2017.

--- See more about Fog Of Love at their website here: https://www.fogoflove.com/

--- If you feel like being super nice, leave us a review on iTunes! It would mean the world to us! Every review lets others know you enjoyed the episode and helps the show grow! Want more Co-Operatives? Then check out our archives for a bunch of episodes that cover cooperative board and video games, dating, and definitely not being robots.

Special thanks to our Patreon Podcast Producer Danny Saleras for making this show and the VStheUNIVERSE Network possible.

]]>58:48nopodcast,and,the,video,hill,3,house,aaron,rob,games,halloween,on,first,gaming,xbox,360,playstation,one,board,hobbies,4,cooperative,at,narrative,avalon,person,shooter,liz,october,tacoma,spooky,betrayal,destiny,tabletop,clank,fullbright,amendolafullOur GenCon 2017 Panel feat. James D'Amato, Mel Fox, and Connie BehringerTue, 14 Nov 2017 05:00:00 +0000This week you're in for a treat! We've edited the audio from our GenCon 2017 panel and are putting it up for you to hear! If you listen to this episode and have a question you wished we'd answer, then send it in! We'll be doing a Q&A episode at the end of the year and we'd love to get your question in before then! Send them on to cooperativespod@gmail.com or tweet at us @CoOperativesPod!

We'll be back with our Fog Of Love episode in two weeks! See you then!

--- If you feel like being super nice, leave us a review on iTunes! It would mean the world to us! Every review lets others know you enjoyed the episode and helps the show grow! Want more Co-Operatives? Then check out our archives for a bunch of episodes that cover cooperative board and video games, dating, and definitely not being robots.

Special thanks to our Patreon Podcast Producer Danny Saleras for making this show and the VStheUNIVERSE Network possible.

]]>This week you're in for a treat! We've edited the audio from our GenCon 2017 panel and are putting it up for you to hear! If you listen to this episode and have a question you wished we'd answer, then send it in! We'll be doing a Q&A episode at the end of the year and we'd love to get your question in before then! Send them on to cooperativespod@gmail.com or tweet at us @CoOperativesPod!

We'll be back with our Fog Of Love episode in two weeks! See you then!

--- If you feel like being super nice, leave us a review on iTunes! It would mean the world to us! Every review lets others know you enjoyed the episode and helps the show grow! Want more Co-Operatives? Then check out our archives for a bunch of episodes that cover cooperative board and video games, dating, and definitely not being robots.

Special thanks to our Patreon Podcast Producer Danny Saleras for making this show and the VStheUNIVERSE Network possible.

]]>47:30nopodcast,and,love,the,video,hill,3,house,aaron,rob,games,halloween,on,wedding,photos,first,gaming,xbox,360,playstation,one,board,hobbies,4,stuff,cooperative,at,narrative,avalon,person,shooter,liz,engagement,october,tacoma,spooky,betrayal,destiny,tabletopfullZombicide: Black Plague + COOL NEWSTue, 31 Oct 2017 04:00:00 +0000This is a big one! We play and talk about Zombicide: Black Plague from Cool Mini Or Not, a game we both loved despite having some precarious situations emerge at the table. This co-op tabletop board game is pretty fantastic, and we highly recommend it to anyone who's looking to get into a game that can be upgraded easily as time goes on!

--- If you feel like being super nice, leave us a review on iTunes! It would mean the world to us! Every review lets others know you enjoyed the episode and helps the show grow! Want more Co-Operatives? Then check out our archives for a bunch of episodes that cover cooperative board and video games, dating, and definitely not being robots.

Special thanks to our Patreon Podcast Producer Danny Saleras for making this show and the VStheUNIVERSE Network possible.

HAPPY HALLOWEEEEEEEEN!

]]>This is a big one! We play and talk about Zombicide: Black Plague from Cool Mini Or Not, a game we both loved despite having some precarious situations emerge at the table. This co-op tabletop board game is pretty fantastic, and we highly recommend it to anyone who's looking to get into a game that can be upgraded easily as time goes on!

--- If you feel like being super nice, leave us a review on iTunes! It would mean the world to us! Every review lets others know you enjoyed the episode and helps the show grow! Want more Co-Operatives? Then check out our archives for a bunch of episodes that cover cooperative board and video games, dating, and definitely not being robots.

Special thanks to our Patreon Podcast Producer Danny Saleras for making this show and the VStheUNIVERSE Network possible.

HAPPY HALLOWEEEEEEEEN!

]]>01:13:34nopodcast,and,love,the,video,hill,3,house,aaron,rob,games,halloween,on,wedding,photos,first,gaming,xbox,360,playstation,one,board,hobbies,4,stuff,cooperative,at,narrative,avalon,person,shooter,liz,engagement,october,tacoma,spooky,betrayal,destiny,tabletopfullBetrayal At The House On The Hill (And Baldur's Gate!)Tue, 17 Oct 2017 04:30:00 +0000Our October month of suitably spooky games continues! We tackle a board game that EVERYONE has been telling us to talk about: Betrayal At The House On The Hill!

Avalon Hill and Wizards Of The Coast have been publishing this modern classic since 2004, but have recently updated it with an expansion and spin-off called Betrayal At Baldur's Gate. How fun are they? How do they compare? Which game has more vampires? WE SHALL DISCUSS IT!

NOTE: We received a very strange phone call this episode and apologize for the spooky caller!

TIMECODES:

0:00 GHOSTFACE APPEARS! + What we're playing now!

9:52 Intro & Summary of Betrayal At The House On The Hill.

15:30 The hosts first Betrayal haunts.

20:20 Playing with a narrative focus, and the woes of playing as the Betrayal.

25:13 Playing the game with the right mindset, and the ideal conditions for playing.

--- If you feel like being super nice, leave us a review on iTunes! It would mean the world to us! Every review lets others know you enjoyed the episode and helps the show grow! Want more Co-Operatives? Then check out our archives for a bunch of episodes that cover cooperative board and video games, dating, and definitely not being robots.

--- Liz recently guested on ADVENTURE hosted by Pranks Paul for the OneShot Network playing Liara T'Soni for a Mass Effect RPG. Go check out that show and subscribe so you'll get the episodes when they are released!

Special thanks to our Patreon Podcast Producer Danny Saleras for making this show and the VStheUNIVERSE Network possible.

]]>Our October month of suitably spooky games continues! We tackle a board game that EVERYONE has been telling us to talk about: Betrayal At The House On The Hill!

Avalon Hill and Wizards Of The Coast have been publishing this modern classic since 2004, but have recently updated it with an expansion and spin-off called Betrayal At Baldur's Gate. How fun are they? How do they compare? Which game has more vampires? WE SHALL DISCUSS IT!

NOTE: We received a very strange phone call this episode and apologize for the spooky caller!

TIMECODES:

0:00 GHOSTFACE APPEARS! + What we're playing now!

9:52 Intro & Summary of Betrayal At The House On The Hill.

15:30 The hosts first Betrayal haunts.

20:20 Playing with a narrative focus, and the woes of playing as the Betrayal.

25:13 Playing the game with the right mindset, and the ideal conditions for playing.

--- If you feel like being super nice, leave us a review on iTunes! It would mean the world to us! Every review lets others know you enjoyed the episode and helps the show grow! Want more Co-Operatives? Then check out our archives for a bunch of episodes that cover cooperative board and video games, dating, and definitely not being robots.

--- Liz recently guested on ADVENTURE hosted by Pranks Paul for the OneShot Network playing Liara T'Soni for a Mass Effect RPG. Go check out that show and subscribe so you'll get the episodes when they are released!

Special thanks to our Patreon Podcast Producer Danny Saleras for making this show and the VStheUNIVERSE Network possible.

]]>51:25nopodcast,and,the,video,hill,3,house,aaron,rob,games,halloween,on,first,gaming,xbox,360,playstation,one,board,hobbies,4,cooperative,at,narrative,avalon,person,shooter,liz,october,tacoma,spooky,betrayal,destiny,tabletop,clank,fullbright,amendolafullDead Of Winter: A Crossroads GameWed, 04 Oct 2017 05:03:29 +0000Everyone has been telling Liz & Aaron to play Plaid Hat Games' "Dead Of Winter," so they did! Join them as they discuss zombies, feel-good games, and generally everything they love about Halloween! They don't *adore* it, but it's got a lot to like! Plus, Halloweenie board games are always a good thing, right?

--- Big thanks to our friends Brian, Brittany, and Mike Chuck for playing with us!

--- If you feel like being super nice, leave us a review on iTunes! It would mean the world to us! Every review lets others know you enjoyed the episode and helps the show grow! Want more Co-Operatives? Then check out our archives for a bunch of episodes that cover cooperative board and video games, dating, and definitely not being robots.

Special thanks to our Patreon Podcast Producer Danny Saleras for making this show and the VStheUNIVERSE Network possible.

]]>Everyone has been telling Liz & Aaron to play Plaid Hat Games' "Dead Of Winter," so they did! Join them as they discuss zombies, feel-good games, and generally everything they love about Halloween! They don't *adore* it, but it's got a lot to like! Plus, Halloweenie board games are always a good thing, right?

--- Big thanks to our friends Brian, Brittany, and Mike Chuck for playing with us!

--- If you feel like being super nice, leave us a review on iTunes! It would mean the world to us! Every review lets others know you enjoyed the episode and helps the show grow! Want more Co-Operatives? Then check out our archives for a bunch of episodes that cover cooperative board and video games, dating, and definitely not being robots.

Special thanks to our Patreon Podcast Producer Danny Saleras for making this show and the VStheUNIVERSE Network possible.

]]>59:50nopodcast,and,the,video,hill,3,house,aaron,rob,games,halloween,on,first,gaming,xbox,360,playstation,one,board,hobbies,4,cooperative,at,narrative,avalon,person,shooter,liz,october,tacoma,spooky,betrayal,destiny,tabletop,clank,fullbright,amendolafullDestiny 2Tue, 19 Sep 2017 04:30:00 +0000Aaron says the first Destiny was the best co-operative video game he's ever played, but is he feeling the sequel? Liz wasn't a big fan of the original game, but does Destiny 2 sway her opinion? Well, our intrepid hosts have done nothing but play D2 the past two weeks and they're ready to discuss it on this week's episode! Video games y'all!

For more information on Destiny 2, head to DestinyTheGame.com

--- Want to play Destiny 2 on Ps4 with Liz and Aaron? Join the VStheUNIVERSE Destiny 2 Clan here: https://www.bungie.net/en/ClanV2/Chat?groupId=186890

--- If you feel like being super nice, leave us a review on iTunes! It would mean the world to us! Every review lets others know you enjoyed the episode and helps the show grow! Want more Co-Operatives? Then check out our archives for a bunch of episodes that cover cooperative board and video games, dating, and definitely not being robots.

Special thanks to our Patreon Podcast Producer Danny Saleras for making this show and the VStheUNIVERSE Network possible.

]]>Aaron says the first Destiny was the best co-operative video game he's ever played, but is he feeling the sequel? Liz wasn't a big fan of the original game, but does Destiny 2 sway her opinion? Well, our intrepid hosts have done nothing but play D2 the past two weeks and they're ready to discuss it on this week's episode! Video games y'all!

For more information on Destiny 2, head to DestinyTheGame.com

--- Want to play Destiny 2 on Ps4 with Liz and Aaron? Join the VStheUNIVERSE Destiny 2 Clan here: https://www.bungie.net/en/ClanV2/Chat?groupId=186890

--- If you feel like being super nice, leave us a review on iTunes! It would mean the world to us! Every review lets others know you enjoyed the episode and helps the show grow! Want more Co-Operatives? Then check out our archives for a bunch of episodes that cover cooperative board and video games, dating, and definitely not being robots.

Special thanks to our Patreon Podcast Producer Danny Saleras for making this show and the VStheUNIVERSE Network possible.

]]>01:06:39nopodcast,and,the,2,video,hill,3,house,aaron,rob,games,halloween,on,first,gaming,xbox,360,playstation,one,board,bungie,hobbies,4,cooperative,at,narrative,avalon,guardians,person,shooter,liz,october,tacoma,spooky,betrayal,destiny,tabletop,clank,fullbrightfullTacomaTue, 05 Sep 2017 04:30:00 +0000This week Liz & Aaron tackle the new game from Fullbright: TACOMA. In this space mystery, our hosts will need to explore the spaceship TACOMA and uncover the sprawling secrets of the ship and crew.

--- This isn't a co-operative game! We're very supportive of finding ways to enjoy games together even when the game wasn't specifically made for co-op play! Fullbright's games (and other narrative based first-person games) are SUPER FUN to play in couples/groups so try it out!

--- Fullbright also made Gone Home, a game we love! See more about Fullbright by heading here: https://fullbrig.ht/

--- Want to learn more about Tacoma? Head to https://tacoma.game/ for more information on the game and where/how to buy it.

--- If you feel like being super nice, leave us a review on iTunes! It would mean the world to us! Every review lets others know you enjoyed the episode and helps the show grow! Want more Co-Operatives? Then check out our archives for a bunch of episodes that cover cooperative board and video games, dating, and definitely not being robots.

Special thanks to our Patreon Podcast Producer Danny Saleras for making this show and the VStheUNIVERSE Network possible.

]]>This week Liz & Aaron tackle the new game from Fullbright: TACOMA. In this space mystery, our hosts will need to explore the spaceship TACOMA and uncover the sprawling secrets of the ship and crew.

--- This isn't a co-operative game! We're very supportive of finding ways to enjoy games together even when the game wasn't specifically made for co-op play! Fullbright's games (and other narrative based first-person games) are SUPER FUN to play in couples/groups so try it out!

--- Fullbright also made Gone Home, a game we love! See more about Fullbright by heading here: https://fullbrig.ht/

--- Want to learn more about Tacoma? Head to https://tacoma.game/ for more information on the game and where/how to buy it.

--- If you feel like being super nice, leave us a review on iTunes! It would mean the world to us! Every review lets others know you enjoyed the episode and helps the show grow! Want more Co-Operatives? Then check out our archives for a bunch of episodes that cover cooperative board and video games, dating, and definitely not being robots.

Special thanks to our Patreon Podcast Producer Danny Saleras for making this show and the VStheUNIVERSE Network possible.

]]>48:03nopodcast,and,video,3,aaron,games,first,gaming,xbox,360,playstation,one,board,hobbies,4,cooperative,narrative,person,shooter,liz,tacoma,destiny,tabletop,clank,fullbright,amendola,vstheuniverse,brodzinski,nmbr9fullPost-GenCon 2017 Recap Shabadoo!Tue, 22 Aug 2017 04:30:00 +0000Aaron & Liz survived GenCon 2017! Our intrepid hosts details all of the greatest gaming experiences coming out of Indianapolis, IN! Running on low sleep, they recount the best times and what they think the hotness will be for the next few months! Exact timestamps are below because there's a LOT to cover:

--- If you feel like being super nice, leave us a review on iTunes! It would mean the world to us! Every review lets others know you enjoyed the episode and helps the show grow! Want more Co-Operatives? Then check out our archives for a bunch of episodes that cover cooperative board and video games, dating, and definitely not being robots.

Special thanks to our Patreon Podcast Producer Danny Saleras for making this show and the VStheUNIVERSE Network possible. Massive high-fives to Rob Hines and Molarduck for leaving five-star reviews on iTunes!

]]>Aaron & Liz survived GenCon 2017! Our intrepid hosts details all of the greatest gaming experiences coming out of Indianapolis, IN! Running on low sleep, they recount the best times and what they think the hotness will be for the next few months! Exact timestamps are below because there's a LOT to cover:

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]]>57:17noand,fantasy,love,of,flight,video,service,dragons,games,star,wars,role,dungeons,board,critical,scott,hobbies,computer,con,delivery,pilgrim,duet,fog,gen,wasteland,gencon,destiny,tabletop,clank,codenames,starfinder,spynetfullPre-GenCon 2017 Shabadoo!Tue, 08 Aug 2017 12:00:00 +0000GenCon 50 is just a week away! Aaron and Liz go over the games they purchased last year at the con, and recount their Do's and Don'ts for the country's biggest board game convention! Liz and Aaron give you the rundown on what to prepare for, and how to pace yourself to you don't end up missing out on some of the best and brightest this convention has to offer.

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Special thanks to our Patreon Podcast Producer Danny Saleras for making this show and the VStheUNIVERSE Network possible.

]]>GenCon 50 is just a week away! Aaron and Liz go over the games they purchased last year at the con, and recount their Do's and Don'ts for the country's biggest board game convention! Liz and Aaron give you the rundown on what to prepare for, and how to pace yourself to you don't end up missing out on some of the best and brightest this convention has to offer.

--- If you feel like being super nice, leave us a review on iTunes! It would mean the world to us! Every review lets others know you enjoyed the episode and helps the show grow! Want more Co-Operatives? Then check out our archives for a bunch of episodes that cover cooperative board and video games, dating, and definitely not being robots.

Special thanks to our Patreon Podcast Producer Danny Saleras for making this show and the VStheUNIVERSE Network possible.

]]>45:26nojobs,games,gaming,gamers,board,battle,with,con,harry,potter,gen,hogwarts,gencon,tabletop,sagrada,seafallfullDark Souls: The Board GameTue, 25 Jul 2017 05:00:00 +0000Dark Souls is hands-down one of the most difficult and punishing board games ever to hit the market...and Aaron & Liz loved every minute of it.

--- Want to learn more about Dark Souls? Visit their Kickstarter page here, or the Steamforged Games website here. This cooperative tabletop board game was sensational and we cannot wait to play it again!

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--- Want to learn more about Dark Souls? Visit their Kickstarter page here, or the Steamforged Games website here. This cooperative tabletop board game was sensational and we cannot wait to play it again!

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Special thanks to our Patreon Podcast Producer Danny Saleras for making this show and the VStheUNIVERSE Network possible.

]]>58:16novideo,games,gaming,videogames,dark,board,souls,cooperative,demon,gencon,tabletop,bloodborne,steamforgedfullMarvel Games, Nostalgia, and The Great British Baking ShowTue, 11 Jul 2017 04:00:00 +0000This episode is a bit different from what we're used to, but for good reason.

Liz & Aaron spent the last two weeks playing a variety of games, namely Marvel: Ultimate Alliance, Marvel: Ultimate Alliance 2, and Marvel Heroes Omega. They also became obsessed with the BBC show The Great British Baking Show, and had to make some decisions. This episode is more centered around how nostalgia can seep in and affect our choices, how that same nostalgia can trick us, and knowing how to spend your time in the best way possible. Enjoy!

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]]>This episode is a bit different from what we're used to, but for good reason.

Liz & Aaron spent the last two weeks playing a variety of games, namely Marvel: Ultimate Alliance, Marvel: Ultimate Alliance 2, and Marvel Heroes Omega. They also became obsessed with the BBC show The Great British Baking Show, and had to make some decisions. This episode is more centered around how nostalgia can seep in and affect our choices, how that same nostalgia can trick us, and knowing how to spend your time in the best way possible. Enjoy!

--- If you feel like being super nice, leave us a review on iTunes! It would mean the world to us! Every review lets others know you enjoyed the episode and helps the show grow! Want more Co-Operatives? Then check out our archives for a bunch of episodes that cover co-operatives board and video games, dating, and definitely not being robots.

]]>49:55novideo,ultimate,games,comics,america,xmen,heroes,spiderman,marvel,videogames,captain,homecoming,avengers,thor,omega,allianceSherlock Holmes & Moriarty's Web with special guests James D'Amato and Mel Fox of the OneShot NetworkFri, 30 Jun 2017 12:00:00 +0000James D'Amato and Mel Fox of the OneShot Network join Aaron & Liz for a very special episode of The Co-Operatives Podcast! This time our detective gang is covering Sherlock Holmes & Moriarty's Web by Keifer Arts!

Here lies The Final Problem: Is the game fun?

We wax poetic about Benedict Cumberbatch, Stephen Fry being perfect, and how John Watson is an expert at gettin' sexy with a little straddlin'! Also, there's a bunch of bits.

Quote of the show comes from Liz:"I've had four shots of whiskey, and zero shots of dinner."

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--- Obligatory Sherlock Holmes quote:"...when you have eliminated the impossible, whatever remains, however improbable, must be the truth..."

]]>James D'Amato and Mel Fox of the OneShot Network join Aaron & Liz for a very special episode of The Co-Operatives Podcast! This time our detective gang is covering Sherlock Holmes & Moriarty's Web by Keifer Arts!

Here lies The Final Problem: Is the game fun?

We wax poetic about Benedict Cumberbatch, Stephen Fry being perfect, and how John Watson is an expert at gettin' sexy with a little straddlin'! Also, there's a bunch of bits.

Quote of the show comes from Liz: "I've had four shots of whiskey, and zero shots of dinner."

--- If you feel like being super nice, leave us a review on iTunes! It would mean the world to us! Every review lets others know you enjoyed the episode and helps the show grow! Want more Co-Operatives? Then check out our archives for a bunch of episodes that cover co-operatives board and video games, dating, and definitely not being robots.

--- Obligatory Sherlock Holmes quote: "...when you have eliminated the impossible, whatever remains, however improbable, must be the truth..."

]]>48:47nojames,video,games,rpg,videogames,one,sherlock,holmes,martin,board,fox,mel,freeman,shot,benedict,boardgames,damato,oneshot,cumberbatch,oneshotrpg,oneshotpodcastE3 2017 Co-Op Recap!Thu, 15 Jun 2017 04:15:11 +0000Liz & Aaron have been devouring all of the news coming out of E2 2017 and are here to tell you all about the hottest new co-op games being developed for Playstation, Xbox, PC, and the Nintendo Switch!

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]]>Liz & Aaron have been devouring all of the news coming out of E2 2017 and are here to tell you all about the hottest new co-op games being developed for Playstation, Xbox, PC, and the Nintendo Switch!

--- If you feel like being super nice, leave us a review on iTunes! It would mean the world to us! Every review lets others know you enjoyed the episode and helps the show grow! Want more Co-Operatives? Then check out our archives for a bunch of episodes that cover co-operatives board and video games, dating, and definitely not being robots.

]]>57:07nonintendo,sony,microsoft,playstation,e3,switch,e2,2017,minecraftCamp GrizzlyTue, 30 May 2017 10:00:00 +0000Aaron and Liz take a trip to Camp Grizzly for this week's episode of The Co-Operatives Podcast! Our intrepid hosts see if this cooperative tabletop game is a faithful homage to the likes of Halloween, Friday The 13th, Scream, and other horror and slasher films. SPOILER: THEY BOTH LOVE IT

Camp Grizzly is published by Ameritrash Games, designed by Jason Topolski, and drawn by Austin Madison.

Also, Liz & Aaron hired a new personal assistant named Jason. He seems nice, except for the machete...

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]]>Aaron and Liz take a trip to Camp Grizzly for this week's episode of The Co-Operatives Podcast! Our intrepid hosts see if this cooperative tabletop game is a faithful homage to the likes of Halloween, Friday The 13th, Scream, and other horror and slasher films. SPOILER: THEY BOTH LOVE IT

Camp Grizzly is published by Ameritrash Games, designed by Jason Topolski, and drawn by Austin Madison.

Also, Liz & Aaron hired a new personal assistant named Jason. He seems nice, except for the machete...

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]]>42:53nocamp,movies,games,horror,gaming,board,tabletop,cooperatives,grizzyLegendary: A Marvel Deck Building GameWed, 17 May 2017 00:49:40 +0000Liz and Aaron put their capes on and join the ranks of Marvel Comics finest for this week's episode of The Co-Operatives Pod! Upper Deck's deck builder, "Legendary: Marvel" is something Aaron has always dreamed of, but is it accessible enough for Liz? Well, if you listen to the episode then you'll find out.

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]]>Liz and Aaron put their capes on and join the ranks of Marvel Comics finest for this week's episode of The Co-Operatives Pod! Upper Deck's deck builder, "Legendary: Marvel" is something Aaron has always dreamed of, but is it accessible enough for Liz? Well, if you listen to the episode then you'll find out.

--- If you feel like being super nice, leave us a review on iTunes! It would mean the world to us! Every review lets others know you enjoyed the episode and helps the show grow! Want more Co-Operatives? Then check out our archives for a bunch of episodes that cover co-operatives board and video games, dating, and definitely not being robots.

]]>52:43nobooks,the,of,comic,comics,hulk,america,galaxy,spiderman,marvel,captain,guardians,hawkeyeBuffy The Vampire Slayer (2016)Tue, 18 Apr 2017 05:15:49 +0000Buffy and the Scoobies are fighting vampires in Sunnydale, and Liz & Aaron need to help them save the town! Joss Whedon's vampiric masterpiece is back, in BOARD GAME FORM! Jasco Games and Lynnvander Studios crafted this 6-player cooperative board game and our intrepid hosts put it through its paces.

Aaron & Liz are both big Buffy The Vampire Slayer fans, so this is a big one for them! Do they discuss the game, or do they just talk about Xander and Anya? Do they play it to completion, or do they prattle away about Nathan Fillion's turn as the devilish Caleb? Only you can find out! There is one certainty though: Riley sucks.

--- Discover more about Buffy The Vampire Slayer and Jasco Games by heading here: https://jascogames.com/product/buffy-vampire-slayer-board-game/

--- If you feel like being super nice, leave us a review on iTunes! It would mean the world to us! Every review lets others know you enjoyed the episode and helps the show grow! Want more Co-Operatives? Then check out our archives for a bunch of episodes that cover co-operatives board and video games, dating, and definitely not being robots.

--- Our friends The Nerdologues are working on a new game called Competition Kitchen! It is on Kickstarter and we LOVED it! Check it out here: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/nerdologues/competition-kitchen-a-deliciously-creative-party-g?ref=user_menu

Thank you to our friends Candice & Chris for helping us play through the 4-player mode!

]]>Buffy and the Scoobies are fighting vampires in Sunnydale, and Liz & Aaron need to help them save the town! Joss Whedon's vampiric masterpiece is back, in BOARD GAME FORM! Jasco Games and Lynnvander Studios crafted this 6-player cooperative board game and our intrepid hosts put it through its paces.

Aaron & Liz are both big Buffy The Vampire Slayer fans, so this is a big one for them! Do they discuss the game, or do they just talk about Xander and Anya? Do they play it to completion, or do they prattle away about Nathan Fillion's turn as the devilish Caleb? Only you can find out! There is one certainty though: Riley sucks.

--- Discover more about Buffy The Vampire Slayer and Jasco Games by heading here: https://jascogames.com/product/buffy-vampire-slayer-board-game/

--- If you feel like being super nice, leave us a review on iTunes! It would mean the world to us! Every review lets others know you enjoyed the episode and helps the show grow! Want more Co-Operatives? Then check out our archives for a bunch of episodes that cover co-operatives board and video games, dating, and definitely not being robots.

--- Our friends The Nerdologues are working on a new game called Competition Kitchen! It is on Kickstarter and we LOVED it! Check it out here: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/nerdologues/competition-kitchen-a-deliciously-creative-party-g?ref=user_menu

Thank you to our friends Candice & Chris for helping us play through the 4-player mode!

]]>44:04nothe,games,board,buffy,slayer,joss,whedon,michelle,sarah,geller,alyson,hannigan,tabletop,vampreForbidden IslandTue, 04 Apr 2017 04:00:00 +0000A mysterious tome joins our intrepid hosts today as they discuss the co-op game Forbidden Island! Could this be the best co-op board game Liz has ever played? Quite possibly! This tabletop game doesn't mess around, and when the water starts to rise you never know if you'll sink or swim!

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]]>A mysterious tome joins our intrepid hosts today as they discuss the co-op game Forbidden Island! Could this be the best co-op board game Liz has ever played? Quite possibly! This tabletop game doesn't mess around, and when the water starts to rise you never know if you'll sink or swim!

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]]>39:46nogames,gaming,board,cooperative,forbidden,island,tabletopSnipperclips and the Nintendo SwitchTue, 07 Mar 2017 05:30:00 +0000The Nintendo Switch is out and the Co-Operatives spent some time with the premier co-op launch game: Snipperclips! Liz and Aaron fawn over the new tech, giggle at the fun arts-and-crafts avatars in the game, and discuss the novel concepts that SFB Games introduces in this brand-new title.

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Aaron is currently obsessed with the new Legend of Zelda game on the Nintendo Switch. He implores you not to sleep on playing that game! Liz is going wild over Horizon: Zero Dawn on the Playstation 4 as well, so look into that one too!

Reach out to Liz on Twitter at @PaperbackLizardReach out to Aaron on Twitter at @ImAaronJ

]]>The Nintendo Switch is out and the Co-Operatives spent some time with the premier co-op launch game: Snipperclips! Liz and Aaron fawn over the new tech, giggle at the fun arts-and-crafts avatars in the game, and discuss the novel concepts that SFB Games introduces in this brand-new title.

--- If you feel like being super nice, leave us a review on iTunes! It would mean the world to us! Every review lets others know you enjoyed the episode and helps the show grow! Want more Co-Operatives? Then check out our archives for a bunch of episodes that cover co-operatives board and video games, dating, and definitely not being robots.

Aaron is currently obsessed with the new Legend of Zelda game on the Nintendo Switch. He implores you not to sleep on playing that game! Liz is going wild over Horizon: Zero Dawn on the Playstation 4 as well, so look into that one too!

Reach out to Liz on Twitter at @PaperbackLizardReach out to Aaron on Twitter at @ImAaronJ

]]>38:06nolove,of,video,games,dating,nintendo,cooperative,dawn,zero,legend,switch,horizon,zelda,sfb,snipperclipsHer Story & Narrative GamesTue, 21 Feb 2017 06:00:00 +0000Some of the most important times you can have playing games with others occur in titles that aren't actually multiplayer. In this episode Liz & Aaron examine some narrative focused games that can be played in co-op to great effect!

]]>Some of the most important times you can have playing games with others occur in titles that aren't actually multiplayer. In this episode Liz & Aaron examine some narrative focused games that can be played in co-op to great effect!

]]>47:27nolove,video,games,dating,story,gaming,videogames,sam,cooperative,barlow,her,cooperativesLovers In A Dangerous SpacetimeTue, 07 Feb 2017 11:00:00 +0000On this very special episode, our dynamic duo play the game they encountered on their very first date. This episode recaps how they met, and how gaming brought them together.

This is not a drill: Liz & Aaron have not slept in 36 hours. Due to a cold medicine snafu, they've been awake and OH BOY DID THAT MAKE RECORDING A GOOD TIME!

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--- If you feel like being super nice, leave us a review on iTunes! It would mean the world to us! Every review lets others know you enjoyed the episode, and helps the show grow! Thank you to Edward The Bear for leaving us a 5-star review on iTunes!

Take the Dolazinski tour by going to Tavern On Little Fort: http://www.littleforttavern.com/

]]>41:47nolove,video,games,dating,gaming,indie,videogames,kissing,lovesick...and then, we held handsTue, 24 Jan 2017 11:00:00 +0000"...and then, we held hands" is a game about failing relationships and how people try to mend them. Can Liz & Aaron break the chains of sadness and solve objectives to find balance? Kind of. It's really hard to explain. That's why the podcast goes over that for you!

]]>"...and then, we held hands" is a game about failing relationships and how people try to mend them. Can Liz & Aaron break the chains of sadness and solve objectives to find balance? Kind of. It's really hard to explain. That's why the podcast goes over that for you!

]]>33:53nolove,card,games,board,relationshipsMansions Of Madness (Second Edition)Tue, 10 Jan 2017 11:00:00 +0000Aaron & Liz are fighting for their own sanity when they play Mansions Of Madness Second Edition! This H.P. Lovecraft inspired horror game is moderated by a handy app while you battle demons and other creatures of the cthulhu bent! Light some candles, grab a torch, and get ready to jump into the Victorian Era to banish the darkness!

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--- Want to buy Mansions Of Madness? It's available at most board game retailers, and also on Amazon.com here. Buy the game directly from Fantasy Flight Games at this link: https://www.fantasyflightgames.com/en/products/mansions-of-madness-second-edition/

]]>Aaron & Liz are fighting for their own sanity when they play Mansions Of Madness Second Edition! This H.P. Lovecraft inspired horror game is moderated by a handy app while you battle demons and other creatures of the cthulhu bent! Light some candles, grab a torch, and get ready to jump into the Victorian Era to banish the darkness!

--- If you feel like being super nice, leave us a review on iTunes! It would mean the world to us! Every review lets others know you enjoyed the episode, and helps the show grow!

--- Want to buy Mansions Of Madness? It's available at most board game retailers, and also on Amazon.com here. Buy the game directly from Fantasy Flight Games at this link: https://www.fantasyflightgames.com/en/products/mansions-of-madness-second-edition/

]]>49:32nolove,of,games,dating,gaming,board,madness,cooperative,hp,lovecraft,mansions,cthulhuPandemic: LegacyTue, 27 Dec 2016 11:00:00 +0000This week's episode chronicles a game that took Liz & Aaron a WHOLE YEAR TO PLAY! Pandemic: Legacy is the hot new joint by Matt Leacock and Rob Daviau. BoardGameGeek calls Pandemic: Legacy the greatest board game of all-time...are they right? Is it good for co-op? Well you've come to the right place because that's what this entire show is focused on discussing. It's called "The Co-Operatives Podcast" for cryin' out loud! Anyway, enjoy!

-- Reach out to The Co-Operatives by tweeting to @CoOperativesPod on Twitter or e-mailing us at CoOperativesPod@gmail.com. You can also 'like' us on Facebook by heading to www.facebook.com/CoOperativesPod. Big thanks to Matthew Poonamallee for e-mailing us and recommending a game for an upcoming episode!

--- If you feel like being super nice, leave us a review on iTunes! It would mean the world to us! This week we got three reviews! THREE! Thank you to Krista, Vipin, and Nathaniel for singing our praises on iTunes and Stitcher!

Aaron talks about the kind-of-OK movie "Congo" in the episode, for more on the film head here: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Congo_(film)

]]>This week's episode chronicles a game that took Liz & Aaron a WHOLE YEAR TO PLAY! Pandemic: Legacy is the hot new joint by Matt Leacock and Rob Daviau. BoardGameGeek calls Pandemic: Legacy the greatest board game of all-time...are they right? Is it good for co-op? Well you've come to the right place because that's what this entire show is focused on discussing. It's called "The Co-Operatives Podcast" for cryin' out loud! Anyway, enjoy!

-- Reach out to The Co-Operatives by tweeting to @CoOperativesPod on Twitter or e-mailing us at CoOperativesPod@gmail.com. You can also 'like' us on Facebook by heading to www.facebook.com/CoOperativesPod. Big thanks to Matthew Poonamallee for e-mailing us and recommending a game for an upcoming episode!

--- If you feel like being super nice, leave us a review on iTunes! It would mean the world to us! This week we got three reviews! THREE! Thank you to Krista, Vipin, and Nathaniel for singing our praises on iTunes and Stitcher!

Aaron talks about the kind-of-OK movie "Congo" in the episode, for more on the film head here: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Congo_(film)

]]>39:18novideo,games,dating,gaming,board,legacy,pandemicLEGO Star Wars: The Force AwakensTue, 13 Dec 2016 11:00:00 +0000There is a disturbance in the force. It sounds like a couple playing video games. Wait a tick, that's not a disturbance! That's just Aaron & Liz playing LEGO Star Wars: The Force Awakens! Join The Co-Operatives Podcast as they embark to a galaxy far, far away for some fun. Liz is a casual Star Wars fan while Aaron's fandom goes a bit deeper than that. How will they feel coming at the franchise from two different perspectives? Very differently it turns out!

Aaron learns a lot about Liz and Liz just wishes she had a BB-8 to take home in this chapter of The Co-Operatives Podcast!

--- Big thanks to Vipin, Jamie, and Nathanial for their listener questions this week!

--- If you feel like being super nice, leave us a review on iTunes! It would mean the world to us!

--- Want to buy LEGO Star Wars: The Force Awakens? Every dang version of the game is available at major retailers like Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop, and everywhere else video games are sold. It is available on modern video game consoles, PC/Mac, and mobile devices.

]]>There is a disturbance in the force. It sounds like a couple playing video games. Wait a tick, that's not a disturbance! That's just Aaron & Liz playing LEGO Star Wars: The Force Awakens! Join The Co-Operatives Podcast as they embark to a galaxy far, far away for some fun. Liz is a casual Star Wars fan while Aaron's fandom goes a bit deeper than that. How will they feel coming at the franchise from two different perspectives? Very differently it turns out!

Aaron learns a lot about Liz and Liz just wishes she had a BB-8 to take home in this chapter of The Co-Operatives Podcast!

--- Big thanks to Vipin, Jamie, and Nathanial for their listener questions this week!

--- If you feel like being super nice, leave us a review on iTunes! It would mean the world to us!

--- Want to buy LEGO Star Wars: The Force Awakens? Every dang version of the game is available at major retailers like Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop, and everywhere else video games are sold. It is available on modern video game consoles, PC/Mac, and mobile devices.

]]>52:05novideo,games,dating,gaming,star,wars,relationshipsThe 2016 Holiday Survival GuideTue, 29 Nov 2016 11:00:00 +0000It's the most wonderful tiiiiime of the year! THE HOLIDAYS! Liz & Aaron are here to arm you with a Holiday Survival Guide so you can spend your vacation time playing games in any situation! They've got plenty of board games and videogames that are sure to help guide you while you're sippin' on eggnog. (Hey, maybe pour something fun into that drink, you earned it!)

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]]>It's the most wonderful tiiiiime of the year! THE HOLIDAYS! Liz & Aaron are here to arm you with a Holiday Survival Guide so you can spend your vacation time playing games in any situation! They've got plenty of board games and videogames that are sure to help guide you while you're sippin' on eggnog. (Hey, maybe pour something fun into that drink, you earned it!)

--- If you feel like being super nice, leave us a review on iTunes! It would mean the world to us!

]]>46:19nofantasy,video,games,holidays,dating,gaming,age,star,wars,secret,final,batman,dragon,board,mass,hitler,effect,legoSecret HitlerTue, 15 Nov 2016 11:00:00 +0000Liz & Aaron tackle the Third Reich in this politically-charged social deduction game. In Secret Hitler you're either a liberal, a fascist, or the big bad guy himself, but no matter what role you are you'll always have fun! Liz & Aaron detail their extensive time with the game and how it's a fantastic choice for parties even if it's not always a perfect co-op experience.

]]>Liz & Aaron tackle the Third Reich in this politically-charged social deduction game. In Secret Hitler you're either a liberal, a fascist, or the big bad guy himself, but no matter what role you are you'll always have fun! Liz & Aaron detail their extensive time with the game and how it's a fantastic choice for parties even if it's not always a perfect co-op experience.

RSS: http://cooperativespod.libsyn.com/rss ]]>26:01nogames,dating,secret,board,hitlerHanabiTue, 01 Nov 2016 10:00:00 +0000Baby, you're a firework! This episode of The Co-Operatives Podcast has Liz & Aaron help each other light a spectacular firework display! Will they be able to do it? This cheap and portable game developed by Antoine Bauza is put to the test by our intrepid hosts!

]]>Baby, you're a firework! This episode of The Co-Operatives Podcast has Liz & Aaron help each other light a spectacular firework display! Will they be able to do it? This cheap and portable game developed by Antoine Bauza is put to the test by our intrepid hosts!

RSS: http://cooperativespod.libsyn.com/rss ]]>34:23novideo,card,games,gaming,board,fireworks,hanabiOvercookedTue, 18 Oct 2016 10:00:00 +0000In this episode of The Co-Operatives, Liz and Aaron team up to tackle their favorite hot dish of a video game: Overcooked! Our intrepid hosts detail their experience working in restaurants and how it prepared them to communicate in this high-stakes kitchen nightmare! SPOILER: This game is a ton of fun, and great for groups of 2-4.

]]>In this episode of The Co-Operatives, Liz and Aaron team up to tackle their favorite hot dish of a video game: Overcooked! Our intrepid hosts detail their experience working in restaurants and how it prepared them to communicate in this high-stakes kitchen nightmare! SPOILER: This game is a ton of fun, and great for groups of 2-4.

]]>--- The first episode is here! Join real-life Human couple Liz & Aaron as they navigate the world of cooperative gaming with a significant other! This week the duo tackle Harry Potter: Hogwarts Battle from USAopoly! Aaron shares his war stories about buying the game at GenCon 2016, and Liz spits some truth about the Harry Potter legacy.